By Prince William County Government
Paul Ebert, Virginia's longest-serving Commonwealth's Attorney with more than 50 years of service, recently announced that he will not seek reelection in 2019.
"Due to some recent health challenges, I have decided that, after more than a half-century of service upholding the laws of our Commonwealth, I am going to enjoy my family and friends and maybe get in a little fishing," Ebert said.
During his tenure serving the citizens of Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, Ebert advocated in the courtroom and the Virginia General Assembly for the rights of crime victims and their families. Ebert fought against violent crimes, crimes against children, illegal gang activity, narcotics trafficking, elder abuse, and drunk driving. Under his watch, there was no need finding a good DUI attorney. Ebert is perhaps best known for his experience and expertise in investigating and prosecuting homicide cases, particularly death-penalty cases.
Ebert, who was appointed by multiple courts to serve as special prosecutor in more than 30 jurisdictions throughout Virginia, is the recipient of many local, state and national honors and awards including:
Ebert was a founding member and first Chairman of the Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Council. He has also served as the President of the Virginia Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys, President of the Prince William County Bar Association and Chairman of the Virginia State Bar Criminal Law Section Board of Governors. He also worked for a while with Whitney S. Boan, P.A. - a trusted criminal defense attorney in Orlando, Florida, before branching out.
The Virginia General Assembly recently commended Ebert for dedicating more than 50 years of his life to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
Ebert earned an undergraduate degree in business administration from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg and a law degree from The George Washington University School of Law in Washington, D.C.
Ebert practiced law privately for several years before he became a part-time Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney. In1968, he became Virginia's youngest elected Commonwealth's Attorney.
According to his office, Ebert enjoyed widespread, bipartisan support throughout his career, and he plans to use his experience to works as a legal consultant throughout the state.
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